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Is Ag’s Next ‘Big’ Disrupter on the Horizon?

By Dave Kanicki posted on June 11, 2019 | Posted in Analysis & Commentary

When I was involved in the metalcasting industry, I often felt like a voice in the wilderness in urging foundries to stop commoditizing the engineered cast iron and steel components they were manufacturing by selling them by the pound. I don’t know how much good it did.

UK Project Aims to Develop ‘Hands Free’ Farming Model

May 21, 2019 | Posted in Technology

Hands Free Hectare (HFHa), a project run by Harper Adams University and Precision Decisions, a Map of Ag company, has received funding from Innovate UK to create a Hands Free Farm that will encompass 35 hectares or 86.5 acres.

Raven Industries Report 11.7% Net Sales Drop in 1Q19; Applied Technologies (Ag) Up 3.2%

May 21, 2019 | Posted in Earnings Reports

Raven Industries, developer and distributor of precision farming and other specialty equipment and systems, reported net sales for the first quarter of fiscal 2020 were $98.2 million, down 11.7% vs. the first quarter of fiscal 2019.

Trimble 1Q19 Revenues Rise 8%; Building & Infrastructure (Ag) Sales Flat

May 2, 2019 | Posted in Earnings Reports

Trimble reported its first quarter 2019 GAAP revenue of $801.6 million was up 8% vs. the first quarter of 2018. Resources and Utilities revenues, which include the company’s ag activities, was $159.5 million, flat on a year-over-year basis.

CNH Industrial Joins Partnership to Increase Connectivity for Brazilian Ag

April 16, 2019 | Posted in Technology

CNH Industrial has played a major role in the creation of ConectarAGRO, a consortium of eight partners from the agribusiness and telecommunications fields, whose aim is to bring open connectivity solutions to all the agricultural regions of Brazil.

Deere to Launch Startup Collaborator Program

December 20, 2018 | Posted in Ag Equipment Business

Deere & Co. is launching the Startup Collaborator program in its Intelligent Solutions Group to enhance and deepen its interaction with startup companies whose technology could add value for John Deere customers.

CNH Industrial Launches New Precision Farming Aftermarket Brand AGXTEND

December 3, 2018 | Posted in Technology

The AGXTEND range of precision farming technologies will provide agricultural equipment users with productivity and efficiency enhancing solutions that deliver sustainability benefits. The company is planning a phased rollout is throughout the first quarter of 2019 across the entire EMEA Region.

Raven Posts 3.4% Gain in 3QFY19

November 29, 2018 | Posted in Earnings Reports

Net sales in the third quarter for Raven’s Applied Technology division, which includes its precision farming business, were $29.7 million, up 17.5% year-over-year.

Galileo Satellites to Bring Boost to Case IH AFS RTK+ Users

October 30, 2018

Real time kinematic (RTK) systems typically depend on signals from the American GPS or Russian GLONASS satellite networks, both designed primarily for non-civilian use. The European, civilian-focused Galileo network gives European Case IH users a reliable alternative when using RTK+ guided steering systems.

Cyber-Based Threats to Farming Technologies & Why You Should be Concerned

October 18, 2018 | Posted in Technology

The recently released “Threats to Precision Agriculture” report from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) addresses the cybersecurity threats to new farming technologies. In the report, the DHS notes that “a consequence of this rapidly advancing digital revolution is the increased exposure to cyber and other vulnerabilities to the agricultural sector.”

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